Hospice Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

We are a well-established hospice company looking to add to our growing team!! Preferred Hospice has 5 offices in Missouri serving over 65 counties in the state. Those offices are in Columbia, St Louis, Ozark, Dexter, and Farmington.

We are currently looking for a Hospice Administrator for our Columbia, MO office.

Preferred Hospice's mission is to have a positive impact on the lives of those we serve. We strive to respond quickly, decisively, and appropriately to the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of those we serve. Our goal is to encourage peace of mind and the celebration of life.

The Hospice Administrator will:

• Monitor, coordinate, and supervise all hospice activities.

• Assist in preparing yearly budget.

• Consult with physicians as indicated regarding hospice program.

• Participate in coordination and implementation of an on-going community awareness program.

• Act as official hospice spokesman and representative.

• Cooperate with health and health-related agencies to increase and improve services to the community.

• Monitor and ensure continuous compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations, and hospice policy and procedures.

• Maintain high visibility and availability while in office via telephone to physicians, referral sources, community resources, patients, and staff.

• Oversee of and participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.

• Perform nursing visits or assistance to staff in the field as needed.

The successful candidate must have experience as a manager/administrator and have a degree in a health-related field. Prefer the candidate also be a licensed nurse (RN or LPN). Previous hospice experience a plus; must have or obtain knowledge of federal and state regulations and governing agency operations. Must live within a commutable distance to the office.

Other preferred qualifications:

Familiar with EMR (WellSky HP)

HOPE and CAHPS experience (QIES/iQIES)

Familiar with QAPI/QA/PIP requirements

Emergency Preparedness Requirements

Payroll/Accounts Payable experience.

We believe that working in hospice is a calling. If you feel you have the calling, and meet the requirements above, please submit your resume for review.

Salary and benefit package available and based on experience. Company car included.